Town Pop. 3,929

Living in Colden Common: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Colden Common comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 51/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 45/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 20 scored places sharing the SO21 postcode district, Colden Common ranks 4th. Against the wider SO21 district average of 44/100, that is 8 points above. Its transport score runs 20 points above the SO21 district's 31/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SO21 postcode district.

52
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Settlement area

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Colden Common scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 82 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Other theft 24 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 80% below national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kiln Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Bluebell Green 9 crimes
  3. 3 Hazel Close 8 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 8.2 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
73
Green Space 77
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 18 within 4km
1Good
  • Colden Common Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsRoyal Hampshire County Hospital4 mi
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre6.1 mi
Southampton General Hospital6.2 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryTwyford Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity1,622 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
45
Full fibre (FTTP)45.6%
available across Winchester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 95 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.5%Student3.2%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.5%Skilled & technical30.2%Routine & elementary19.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.2%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership75.6%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Winchester · 2026-27
A £1,573
B £1,836
C £2,098
D £2,360
E £2,884
F £3,409
G £3,933
H £4,720
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
51
Shawford 1.9 mi
Eastleigh 2.3 mi
Chandler's Ford 3.1 mi
J12 M3 1.8 mi
J12 M3 1.9 mi
J11 M3 2.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £387,500 31
Semi-detached £395,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£376k £445k £516k £586k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Fisher's Pond 48 1.2 mi away ⇄
Otterbourne 46 1.4 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Winchester) 56 1.8 mi away ⇄
Compton (Winchester) 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
Eastleigh 62 2.1 mi away ⇄
Owslebury 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Shawford 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Chandler's Ford 67 3.0 mi away ⇄
Horton Heath 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Upham 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Durley 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hursley 48 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Colden Common a nice place to live?

Colden Common is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Colden Common is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Colden Common?

Colden Common is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 171 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Colden Common?

Among the top-rated schools in Colden Common is Colden Common Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Colden Common in total.

What are house prices like in Colden Common?

The current median house price in Colden Common is £387,500, around 36% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £395,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%. There were 31 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Colden Common in context

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Postcode districts in Colden Common

SO21 44 ⇄
SO50 62 ⇄

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